Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Thu, 03/10/2013 - 09:52
Recruitment skills testing specialist, ISV Software, has launched a host of new candidate tests this month. Their Driving and Health & Safety skills tests are now available in Polish, plus there are two new on-screen spelling tests ready for recruiter’s use
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Thu, 03/10/2013 - 09:49
A recent survey revealed job seekers are harming their applications by not spending enough time on their CV’s before submission. One of the main highlights was the overuse of buzzwords. Contradicting this survey though, are the hundreds of articles online that advise buzzwords and keywords can strengthen your application
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 02/10/2013 - 11:30
Volunteering is on the rise. Encouraged by the success of the volunteer programme at the London 2012 Olympics, which saw 70,000 games makers fulfil 800 roles, more professional people are looking at ways in which they can give something back
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 02/10/2013 - 11:28
According to government sources the new laws for replacing the existing Employment Agencies Act and the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 are now likely to be published in early 2014. The original plan was that the government would have draft legislation ready for circulation this Autumn
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 02/10/2013 - 11:26
Between 2012 to 2013 HMRC identified 736 employers who failed to comply with NMW consequently leading to the recovery of £3.9 million in unpaid wages for over 26, 500 workers
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 02/10/2013 - 11:23
RP International has announced that they have opened a new European office in Germany on 1st October, adding to their network of offices in strategic locations across Europe, the Middle East and Asia
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 02/10/2013 - 11:17
A team of seven from gap personnel, led by managing director Mark Roberts, has completed the Three Peaks challenge over the weekend to raise more than £10,000 for charity. The money raised will go directly The Brook Hill Foundation to provide funds for the rehabilitation of children who have suffered severe head injuries
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 02/10/2013 - 11:13
The annual recruitment industry guide, the Top 250 Report, has announced that the global specialist recruiter, Morson International, has retained its position as the UK’s No.1 Technical Recruiter and the UK’s No.1 Rail Recruiter
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 02/10/2013 - 11:11
Nearly half of the over-50s workers made redundant in the past three years have yet to find a new job, new research* from leading independent over-55s adviser Key Retirement Solutions shows
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 02/10/2013 - 11:10
The Government’s Department of Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) visited the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) last week to continue discussions on issues currently affecting the recruitment profession
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 02/10/2013 - 10:56
Workers in the UK collectively spend £67 billion per year on costs they incur specifically because of their job, and these costs are rising, according to new research2 from Santander 1|2|3 cashback credit card.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 02/10/2013 - 10:35
In an attempt to tackle cyber-security, two-thirds (70%) of IT professionals believe that hiring ex-hackers could be the solution, if they have the right skills needed to do the job
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